US Bridges

Skelton RD over Doty Creek

FairPosted for load

Marion County, Oregon · 025 SE Ankeny Hil I-5 Int · Structure no. 47C80 922

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skelton RD over Doty Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Skelton RD over Doty Creek in Marion County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSkelton RD
CrossesDoty Creek
Location025 SE Ankeny Hil I-5 Int
RouteCounty Highway C0922
StateOregon
Coordinates44.75848, -122.99763
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skelton RD over Doty Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skelton RD over Doty Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Skelton RD over Doty Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Skelton RD over Doty Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Skelton RD over Doty Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.